McCain: Obama should not delay sending more US troops to AfghanistanSeptember 23rd, 2009 McCain: More troops needed in AfghanistanWASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain says more U.S.
Obama won't tell Justice Dept. to end interrogation probe of Bush administration practicesSeptember 20th, 2009 Obama: Justice OK to conduct interrogation reviewWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he has no plans to ask the Justice Department to end its criminal investigation into the harsh interrogations of suspected terrorists during the Bush administration. Seven former CIA directors have asked the president to do just that.
Chimps use 'specialised tool kits' to catch army antsSeptember 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study has shown that chimpanzees in Congo use "specialised tool kits" to catch army ants. Published in the American Journal of Primatology, the study suggests that chimpanzees have developed a 'sustainable' way of harvesting food.
Cheney blasts Obama for probe against CIAAugust 31st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Former US vice president Dick Cheney and former presidential candidate John McCain Sunday took the Obama administration to task for ordering probe against the Central Investigation Agency (CIA) for alleged excesses against terror suspects. Appearing on Fox News, the former vice president said investigation against CIA was "a political move' by the Obama administration.
Obama authorises elite interrogation team: ReportAugust 24th, 2009 DPA
WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama has authorised the formation of an elite interrogation team to handle top terrorism suspects, the Washington Post reported on its website Monday, citing senior administration officials speaking on condition of anonymity. The group would be based at the FBI, the chief domestic law enforcement agency.
McCain says Sen. Kennedy's absence has had a huge impact on efforts to pass health-care reformAugust 23rd, 2009 McCain: Health debate hurt by Kennedy's absenceWASHINGTON — Republican Sen. John McCain says the absence of ailing Ted Kennedy in pushing health-care reform has made a "huge, huge difference" in whether legislation gets passed.
McCain says additional troops may be needed in Afghanistan, waits for commanders' assessmentAugust 2nd, 2009 McCain says US may need more troops in AfghanistanWASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain says it appears that the U.S.
McCain says Obama has failed to be bipartisan even though he has been effective as presidentAugust 2nd, 2009 McCain says Obama fails to be a bipartisan leaderWASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain says President Barack Obama has failed in his effort to be a bipartisan leader.
AP source: Holder considering prosecutor to investigate Bush-era interrogation practicesJuly 12th, 2009 AP source: Holder considering torture probeWASHINGTON — Contrary to White House wishes, Attorney General Eric Holder may push forward with a criminal investigation into the Bush administration's harsh interrogation practices used on suspected terrorists. Holder is considering whether to appoint a prosecutor and will make a final decision within the next few weeks, a Justice Department official told The Associated Press.
GOP lawmakers say probe into Bush-era interrogations would hurt nation's 'war of intelligence'July 12th, 2009 Republicans resist Justice interrogation probeWASHINGTON — Two leading Republican senators say a criminal investigation into the Bush administration's harsh intelligence practices would make the CIA a boogeyman. Sen. Judd Gregg of New Hampshire says Democrats' efforts to review President George W.
McCain says Obama has 'done well' as president so far, still critical on Gitmo and IranJune 21st, 2009 McCain: Obama has 'done well' as president so farWASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain says his opponent in last year's presidential campaign, Barack Obama, has "done well" in his first five months in the White House.
Indian origin scientist develops tool that can search best solutions for pollution controlJune 16th, 2009 Washington, June 16 (ANI): A scientist of Indian origin has designed a tool that takes into consideration all feasible solutions for decreasing non-point source pollution for the amount of money available. The scientist in question is Indrajeet Chaubey, an associate professor of agricultural and biological engineering, Purdue University.
Senator: Independent investigators should decide whether to file charges over interrogationsApril 26th, 2009 Senator: Outside probe needed for interrogationsWASHINGTON — A top Democratic senator wants independent investigators to determine whether any Bush administration officials should be prosecuted for authorizing harsh interrogation techniques of suspected terrorists. Michigan Sen.
McCain criticizes pursuing interrogation charges as a way to settle old political scoresApril 26th, 2009 McCain: Politics may fuel interrogation chargesWASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain says pursuing charges against Bush administration officials who approved harsh interrogations for suspected terrorists might be an effort to settle some old political scores.
Senate Democrats hold back on independent panel as probe continues into harsh interrogationsApril 23rd, 2009 Democrats hold back on second interrogations probeWASHINGTON — Senate Democratic leaders don't appear inclined to appoint an independent panel to investigate the Bush administration's interrogation program before the Senate Intelligence Committee completes its own probe near the end of the year. The panel is investigating the legal underpinnings for the interrogation program as well as the value of the information it gathered.
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